immobilize

Definition of Immobilize in English :

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Verb

1. immobilise, immobilize

hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital

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2. immobilise, immobilize, pin, trap

to hold fast or prevent from moving

Example Sentences:
'The child was pinned under the fallen tree'

3. immobilise, immobilize

make defenseless

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4. immobilise, immobilize

convert (assets) into fixed capital

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5. block, freeze, immobilise, immobilize

prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)

Example Sentences:
'Blocked funds'
'Freeze the assets of this hostile government'

6. immobilise, immobilize

cause to be unable to move

Example Sentences:
'The sudden storm immobilized the traffic'

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WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Immobilize

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verb (transitive)

to make or become immobile

to immobilize a car

2. finance

to remove (specie) from circulation and hold it as a reserve

to convert (circulating capital) into fixed capital

Immobilize

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verb transitiveWord forms: imˈmobiˌlized or imˈmobiˌlizing

to make immobile; prevent the movement of; keep in place

to prevent the movement of (a limb or joint) with splints or a cast

Immobilize

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tr.v. im·mo·bi·lized, im·mo·bi·liz·ing, im·mo·bi·liz·es

1. To render immobile.

2. To fix the position of (a joint or fractured limb), as with a splint or cast.

3. To impede movement or use of: Severe weather immobilized the rescue team.

4. Economics

a. To withdraw (specie) from circulation and reserve as security for other money.

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